The National Polka Festival® in Ennis, Texas invites everyone to come help celebrate forty-nine wonderful years of Czech heritage festivities Friday through Sunday, May 22-24, 2015. Held annually on Memorial Day Weekend, the National Polka Festival® offers an abundance of activities to be enjoyed by the entire family in a small city atmosphere.

The festival kicks off with an opening dance Friday at 7:00 pm,featuring polka music and the King and Queen Dance Contest, where participants and non-participants are encouraged to wear traditional Czech kroj (costumes). At 10:00 on Saturday morning, floats, bands, and colorful costumes will kick-off the downtown festivities. The parade traditionally includes
something for visitors of all ages. Enjoy the music of our polka bands riding on decorated floats or the sounds of our award winning Ennis High School Marching Band. The Shriners make their annual appearance, as well as celebrities, public officials, motorcycles, horseback riders, clowns, kids, and seniors! This giant parade twists through historic downtown Ennis and is sure to please.

Countdown to the National Polka Festival

Admission

Children 13 and under are FREE. One daily admission includes all three participating halls: KJT, KC, and Sokol (country concert admission is additional) Cash only at the door. FRI., MAY 22... $7;
SAT., MAY 23... $12;
SAT., MAY 24: COUNTRY CONCERT...
$15 ADVANCED / $20 AT THE DOOR
SUN., MAY 24... $10;
DOWNTOWN ACTIVITIES... FREE

Latest News

March 17, 2015Ennis Now Magazine is the official publication of the National Polka Festival®. CLICK HERE to schedule your ad.

Free Shuttle Buses

Park and Ride from the KJT, KC and Sokol Halls to Downtown (intersection of W. Baylor St and N.W. Main St.)